Residential Conveyancing Solicitor

JMC Legal Recruitment; Lewes; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious Top 200 law firm seeks a Residential Conveyancing Solicitor with 1-3 years PQE to join their Brighton office. The role involves managing a busy caseload related to residential property matters, with a focus on the retirement living sector, while supporting clients through both sale and purchase transactions in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary depending on experience

High-quality work within a respected, growing property team

Excellent training and career progression prospects

Comprehensive benefits package

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor, Legal Executive, or Licensed Conveyancer with 1-3 years' PQE.
• Experience in residential property law including landlord and tenant matters.
• Confident using IT systems and strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Managing a caseload of residential conveyancing matters from instruction to completion.
• Handling sales and purchases, remortgages, lease extensions, and transfers of equity.
• Maintaining excellent client care, particularly with elderly clients.

Skills

Communication

Client care

Time management

Attention to detail

Education

Solicitor, Legal Executive or Licensed Conveyancer Qualification

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Case management software

Job description

Residential Property Lawyer - Brighton
Solicitor / Legal Executive / Licensed Conveyancer (1-3 PQE)
Top 200 Law Firm

The Firm

A leading, award-winning Top 200 law firm with offices across the South East is seeking a Residential Conveyancing Solicitor, Legal Executive or Licensed Conveyancer (1-3 years PQE) to join its well-regarded Real Estate team based in Brighton.

This dynamic and forward-thinking firm has experienced significant growth in recent years and is known for its supportive culture, entrepreneurial mindset, and clear progression pathways. With over 50 Partners and 150+ fee earners, the firm offers city-quality work in a regional setting.

The Role

The successful candidate will work closely with a Partner on a busy caseload of residential property matters, with a particular focus on the retirement living sector. The work is varied and fast-paced, often involving clients who are both selling their existing homes and purchasing new retirement properties, with the firm instructed on both transactions.

• Managing a caseload of residential conveyancing matters from instruction to completion
• Handling sales and purchases (freehold and leasehold), remortgages, lease extensions, and transfers of equity
• Maintaining excellent client care, particularly with elderly clients, where strong communication and telephone skills are essential
• Supporting more complex matters under Partner supervision

Requirements

• Qualified Solicitor, Legal Executive, or Licensed Conveyancer with 1-3 years' PQE
• Experience in residential property law, including landlord and tenant matters
• Strong communication, time management and client care skills
• Confident using IT systems such as Outlook, Word, Excel and case management software
• A team player with a commercial mindset and attention to detail

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary depending on experience
• High-quality work within a respected, growing property team
• Excellent training and career progression prospects
• A comprehensive benefits package including:

To apply, please submit your CV or get in touch for a confidential discussion.